We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit group working to prevent authoritarianism. This account is owned and operated by Protect Democracy United. Follow us on other platforms ➡️ https://protdem.org/m/stay-connectedhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muu6taqeyi2nWe sued the Trump admin for info on how they’re approving frontier AI models. New AI models poised to impact our future, and Americans deserve to know how the WH is reviewing them. Read @ashleybelanger.bsky.social 's piece for details ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/arstechnica.com/post/3mukj7xyn2s2l [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu6taqeyi2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3musorhmczp2nThe federal gov’s central voter database is as illegal as it would be disastrous. @raders.bsky.social details why the admin's plan to collect sensitive personal data on hundreds of millions of us threatens to disenfranchise eligible voters and sow election chaos. 🔗 https://protdem.org/4zKNU2N06 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3musorhmczp2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3musany32nk2fIs the government quietly taking control of the future of AI? @raders.bsky.social breaks down how the White House established a secret, "voluntary" review process to decide which AI models get approved or blocked. 🚩 No oversight. 🚩 No clear criteria. Read how we’re pushing for transparency ⬇️ https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/this-may-be-the-most-important-rule05 Sep 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3musany32nk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muroedmokb2lAmid reports that DOD hired online influencers to push gov propaganda, our lawsuit against DHS over press access is especially relevant. We sued to force DHS to release records on whether public resources and special access were used to fabricate favorable coverage and exclude independent press. ⬇️ https://protectdemocracy.org/work/uncovering-how-public-money-funds-government-propaganda/05 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muroedmokb2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muq6cklsqi27Many Americans feel locked into an "us vs. them" political system that fails to represent their views. @jrdresden.bsky.social joined Linda Chavez on Older/Wiser to discuss how reforms like proportional representation can move us beyond the two-party trap to build a thriving, multiparty democracy. ⬇️ https://www.thenextmove.org/p/does-america-need-a-new-election05 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muq6cklsqi27https://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mupgtlr4522kThe Trump administration is using lies about noncitizen voting — which is already illegal and vanishingly rare — as a pretext to violate your privacy rights and jeopardize your right to vote. With @epic.org & @citizensforethics.org we just sued to stop it. https://protdem.org/46G3kId04 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupgtlr4522khttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mup5vgarrq2uWe know the Trump admin has ramped up efforts to manipulate the midterms to cling to power and evade democratic accountability. But they need everyone to go along with it, and that strategy is facing obstacles. Read how to recognize their strategy & concrete actions we can all take to push back ⬇️ https://protectdemocracy.org/override-july-update04 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mup5vgarrq2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3munnto7ehr2b🚨 Status Update: Escalating The latest AAW update explains how Trump’s threat against Kristen Welker is part of a pattern of abuse at the FCC that threatens the freedom of the press. Explore the latest analysis of threats to our democracy in real-time ⬇️ https://protdem.org/dissent04 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3munnto7ehr2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mune7xqx4o2t[JOB ALERT] We're seeking litigation attorneys on a contract basis to support our work to protect free and fair elections ASAP. Details: 🖊️ Apply by 9/11 📅 Oct. '26 - Mar. '27 ⏰ 20-40 hrs/wk 💵 $125-175/hr ✅ 3+ years civ lit experience + active bar membership Details: https://protdem.org/4gMrpSj03 Sep 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mune7xqx4o2thttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mun7kssin22yNEW: We cover three major stories depicting how the Trump administration is deploying federal power to subvert our elections and avoid accountability. Swipe through to spot the subversion →03 Sep 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun7kssin22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mumweobuk32xHave questions about our midterms? We have answers. Check out our Election FAQ page for straightforward answers to things like: 🤔 Can Trump legally “nationalize” our elections? 🤔 How is voter fraud properly addressed? protectdemocracy.org/election-faqs03 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumweobuk32xhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mumngisrat2kAn arbitrator ordered HUD to restore telework for roughly 7,000 employees after finding the agency broke its union contract — proof that federal workers still have power. Track this change and 550+ others at the Civil Service Archive. https://civilservicearchive.org/?agency=2303 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumngisrat2khttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mul5epmgac2x"We’ve survived assaults on our elections before and we’re going to do it again." Protect Democracy's Isaac Gilles provides a close look at eight scenarios we’re preparing for and why our team is confident that the pro-democracy movement will rise to the challenge. https://protdem.org/3SKkCk703 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mul5epmgac2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mukokfiyxp2wWe’re suing the Trump admin for info on how they’re approving frontier AI models. Without Congressional oversight or public input, executive regulation of emerging tech carries a grave risk of accelerating autocratic abuses. Americans deserve transparency. Read more: https://protdem.org/46482zn02 Sep 2026 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukokfiyxp2whttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3mukfvqrgg62u🚨 Executive Override in action: DHS says it's surging voter fraud investigations. After failing to prove its claims in Nevada, the administration is doubling down on a manufactured crisis — a wild goose chase to disrupt voting and create pretext to deny election outcomes it doesn't like. https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/31/politics/homeland-security-voter-fraud-investigations02 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukfvqrgg62uhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muk4xlfeyz2oBreak through the noise around the USPS and mail voting. @raders.bsky.social has what you need to know: 1️⃣ Mail voting remains safe and protected by law. 2️⃣ States set election rules—not POTUS. 3️⃣ The chaos is a strategy to spread doubt and fear. Stay informed, repost to spread the word 🔄 https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/the-usps-mess02 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muk4xlfeyz2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muimvs34ve2xDHS failed to back up its claims about noncitizens on voter rolls, and is doubling down by announcing more (sham) investigations. Let's be clear: this is another attempt to undermine public confidence in elections. The truth: only U.S. citizens vote in our elections. Repost to spread the word.02 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muimvs34ve2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muimvs34ve2xDHS failed to back up its claims about noncitizens on voter rolls, and is doubling down by announcing more (sham) investigations. Let's be clear: this is another attempt to undermine public confidence in elections. The truth: only U.S. citizens vote in our elections. Repost to spread the word.02 Sep 2026 00:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muimvs34ve2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muiboxajlr2oUnder the guise of "election security," the federal gov is trying to build (and distribute) a master database with personal info on hundreds of millions of Americans. This isn't just illegal—it risks major election chaos Here's a quick explainer on how we’re fighting back ⬇️ protdem.org/4zKNU2N01 Sep 2026 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muiboxajlr2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muhxdy6upc2nOur suit challenging DOJ’s unlawful state voter roll demands was featured in a @propublica.org piece echoing what we've been tracking—WH's desperate attempts to claim federal power against the midterms. This time it's trying to undermine state authority over elections and violate people's privacy. https://www.propublica.org/article/noncitizen-voting-trump-homeland-security-investigations01 Sep 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhxdy6upc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muhvguo2bp2xThe General Services Administration fired thousands at its Public Buildings Service, then hired hundreds back — all while eliminating the office that kept on-site daycare affordable for federal employees governmentwide. We've documented it all. Learn about these changes and others here ⬇️ https://civilservicearchive.org/?agency=54#:~:text=dd/yyyy-,18%20Matching%20Records,-Sort%20by01 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhvguo2bp2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muhobqxpjc2aWe sued to block the Trump admin from compiling sensitive data of millions of Americans into so-called State Citizenship Lists & pressuring states to use them. It violates laws meant to protect privacy, threatens voting rights, & usurps states’ constitutional election authority. protdem.org/3UuGVeh01 Sep 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhobqxpjc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/protectdemocracy.org/post/3muhmj2dl7h2c@farbodnagra.bsky.social highlights how one straightforward reform could have a major impact on how Congress represents us all — no constitutional amendment required. Watch the full discussion between Farbod, @amandacarpenter.bsky.social and @zackbeauchamp.bsky.social. 🔗 protdem.org/3UlkA2K01 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:4fvbdr5zqt7b74qllyg2vdit/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhmj2dl7h2c